There was no public reason given for the 3-2 denial that saw councilors Aron Carleson, Megan Braze and Steve Callaway vote no. But Council President Carleson explained her reasoning in an interview after the meeting.

It's the only voice the council has to object to "business that in my perception can be very harmful," Carleson said.

The Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway establishment was once known as the Cooler Club. Last summer, owner Frank Hurliman remade it as a strip club to drive new business.